Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join Workato's growing Engine team as a Staff Backend Developer, contributing to the development and maintenance of the Workato Recipe runtime. You will build, extend, and troubleshoot complex applications using Golang and/or Ruby. This role requires strong experience in building scalable distributed backend applications and a deep understanding of distributed systems. The ideal candidate possesses excellent problem-solving skills and is proficient in multiple programming languages. Workato offers a flexible, trust-oriented culture and a multitude of benefits. The company is recognized for its innovation and commitment to employee well-being.

Requirements

• 7+ years of strong experience in building scalable distributed backend applications
• Excellent understanding of distributed systems patterns and algorithms
• Great understanding of all building blocks of large web applications: databases, load balancers, application servers, message brokers, caching, monitoring, etc
• Excellent understanding of network protocols and stacks
• Excellent understanding of DB technologies, including classic databases and modern no-SQL solutions
• Knowledge of basic data structures and algorithms and how they are used
• Multilingual programming experience, primarily in Ruby or Golang
• Experience working with public cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject, with 7+ years of industry experience
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Build/extend/troubleshoot/fix complex heterogeneous GOlang and Ruby applications
• Design, document, and implement system-wide solutions with a focus on quality, reliability, and scalability
• Provide technical leadership and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to a wide audience
• Design and deliver well-formed and supportable APIs for REST endpoints/Go packages/Ruby gems
• Integrate data storage solutions such as Postgres, Redis, Kafka, S3, ClickHouse
• Provide code reviews to your teammates
• Evaluate and propose improvements to existing systems
• Eager to learn platform-wide components, understanding service communication, domain logic, and guarantees
• Readiness to work remotely with teams distributed across the world and time zones

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in network programming, building load-balancing, fair queues, throttlers
• Background in data security, PCI/FedRAMP-ready applications
• Experience working with Linux namespaces, Docker, or other isolation technologies

Benefits

• Flexible, trust-oriented culture
• Vibrant and dynamic work environment
• A multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives